Choose the Air Filter That’s Best for Your Family’s Health 

There are so many things to consider when it comes to perfect home comfort. Should you purchase a high-efficiency AC system? Which size and model of system is best for your home? Are programmable thermostats truly worth the cost? And on and on it goes. 

Just when you think all the decisions have been made, another major question pops up: 

Which home air filter is best for my health? 

There are many types of home air filters from which you can choose. Allergy prevention is a high priority for many families to keep healthy. 

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Home Air Filters 

HEPA filters are seen as the leading filtration product by McKinley Heating Service Experts, as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the EPA. HEPA filters can eliminate up to 98% of pollutants in your home’s air. These are the types of filters usually used in hospitals to kill germs and keep patients and staff healthy, but McKinley Heating Service Experts installs them for home air filters. If there are any serious respirational health ailments for anyone in the home, the experts recommend the investment of a whole-home HEPA air filtration system. 

High-Efficiency Home Air Filters 

These guys remove 85% of air pollutants in your home. Not only will high-efficiency home air filters aid in reducing allergy symptoms, they also help your HVAC systems function more efficiently, ultimately decreasing energy costs which could save you money on heating and cooling bills year after year. 

Standard Pleated Media Home Air Filters 

These are your more standard home air filters and can be found at the majority of department stores. While pleated home air filters may have a lower cost, they also have to be switched out more often – every 30-90 days versus once a year like the whole-home HEPA and high-efficiency air filters. Since HEPA home air filters cost anywhere from $60-$100, for annual cost you’re looking at six with one, half a dozen with the other. Standard pleated air filters can remove up to 45% of pollutants in your home’s air and the biggest factor is the number of pleats per foot. The higher count of pleats, the better the air flow, and the cleaner your family’s air will be. 

Basic Fiberglass Home Air Filters 

The flat, fiberglass air filters are the most plain type of filters. These filters do not usually better your home’s air quality; instead, they were created to protect the heating and cooling equipment from having larger contaminants infiltrate the system and damage the pieces. As a result, they can only remove less than 10% of your indoor air pollutants, but you can purchase them for about $1 each. 

If you need help deciding which air filter is the best fit for you home, give McKinley Heating Service Experts a call today and we will explain your options and help you make the best decision for your indoor air quality.